The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-04-16
OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN.
The Things our People Find Time to TAX
About from Day to Day.

OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN.
The Things our People Find Time to Tai
About from Day to Day.
"A stroll through our town will con
vince any one that we, "as a people," ar
getting down to good solid work in the wa,
OF making improvements. We are peaset
to note this fact, as IL evinces disposition
on the part Of property owners to beautif.
their homes, which is much to the credi
of the town and the people generally. lie
the good work go on.
-Lehighton has eight orten secret bene
fetal societies, all of which are in yer,
prosperous condition. We are delighted t.
make note of this, as 1t shows disposition
on the part of our citizens 10 band them
selves together by the ties of true brother
hood and patriotism. Among the odes
organizations is the Odd Fellows who hay,
a large and substantial membership.
One thing that will account for the
smile that constantly lluminates the phil
of the genial doctor Horn, of the Centra
Drug Store, is the fact that his good wifi,
presented him with bouncing baby Cir
one day last week. We are pleased tt
state that mother and chlld are doing well
"A birthday surprise party In honor o
Miss Emma Trainer, came eff at the resi-
dence of Ed. Horn, OH Darkway, last Sat
urday veni lg. All present enjoyed them
selves hugely; the usual convvalities wer,
INDUCED in until late hour. The ''Mar
About Town" extends congratulations and
hopes that Miss Emma may live to enjo,
many more such pleasant occasions.
DIR, G. 7. Horn has had the front part
of his residence and store room nicely re.
painted by Weissport's popular artist,
Charles Goth. The work is artistically
executed and reflects much credit on the
gentlemen who handled tie brushes. Some
Of our merchants can see pointer in the
doctor's Improvement.
The members of the Evangelical con-
greGation, of this place, have exhibited a
generous and christian disposition by the
e ection of a neat little home for Mother
Lederer, an aged and dependent member
of that church. 1t is pleasing to note such
exhibitions of christian benevolence in coui-
mon humanity. The entertainment in the
Evangelical church Tuesday evening for
the benefit of this christian lady was liber-
ally patronzed by our people.
Among the parties from this place who
attended the wedding of DIR. A. NJ, Sitter;
of East Penn, and Miss Jennie Zehner. of
Reynolds, Schuylkill county lat the residence
OF the brides parents, in the latter place.
were DR.. c. I. Horn, ID. j. Kistler, Mrs.
Ed. Horn and Miss Lulu L. Zehncr. The
ADVOCATE extends congratulations, and
best wishes for happy and prosperous
voyage through life.
-Counclmah J. L. Gabel was seen last
Friday with very open countenance,
caused by the fact that his bctter-balf had
presented him with young son, this, too,
after having bech the recipient OF seven
little daughters. We. congratulate Jesse
on the arrival of brand new Republican
councilman.
Easter Sunday dawned with unclouled
the scintillating rays of the
bright spring sun shedding its invgorating
influences upon grateful and happy peo-
pie. In the several churches the day was
appropriately observed with specia. ser.
vices, &c. -s
AT the twelfth annual meeting OF the
Carbon County Industrial Society, held in
this place, Monday. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi
dert, Thomas Koops, Lehighton: Secre-
tary, Elwen L. Bauer, East Mauch Chunk:
Treasurer, Valentine Schwartz, Lchighton.
1t was unanimously decided that the an
nual fair be held during the week com
October 4tl. We are pleased to
note the prosperous condition Of this socie-
ly. Last year d number Of important i'm
provements were made, and we understand
that many more are contemplated for the
coming year. The gentlemen at the head
of the society being active, wide-awake Of
fciGls; we can expect that progress" will
be their motto, and ere many years the
''Lehishton fair" will be an important
event for farmers, mechanics and others at
which to display to advantage, the fruit, of
their labors.
The DIR. Lloyd's comedy company have
been holding forth here this week. and
treating our people to original entertain
ments in School Hall nightly. J. w.
Gardner, the justly celebrated negro COM
eGisn. aade up one Of the special features
of tie entertainments by his original ccmi-
the audience in roar of
laughter in his side-splitting, back-breaking
Razor Jim act. The company will give
entertainments tonight and te-morrow
night. If you want to laugh don't miss it.
Don't miss next weeks ADVOCATE.
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Patron on tds supsrintsndensy.
Mr.. EDITOR: There is much being said